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2016 Election Critical for Deciding Fate of Undocumented Immigrants

s round two of the Republican Presidential Debate gets underway, and just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, immigration reform is again being put on the political table. Hispanics are still on pace to see the largest population increase among non-white ethnic groups in the country by 2050, making undocumented immigrants an issue that cannot be ignored. One hundred women from around the country began an eight-day walk Tuesday from the York County Prison to Washington D.C. in a display of support and solidarity for From York the women will to Monkton, Md.; then on to immigration reform. march through New Freedom Lutherville-Timonium, Md.; through Baltimore and Jessup, Md.. There will be one more stop in Silver Spring, Md. before their arrival in D.C. before Pope Francis’ arrival there. “Pope Francis has said that the globalization of migration requires a globalization of charity and cooperation. He describes a world where no one is seen as useless, out of place or disposable, a church

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ip Hop culture is more like a hustler’s sport. How hard you grind, is in most cases, more important than how dope you rhyme. Over the years we’ve seen Hip Hop take the world by storm, enabling kids from the poorest of the poor communities, to reach international acclaim and crossover into market-

ere hours before the Sept. 16 Republican Presidential Debate, Dr. Ben Carson was up 23% in the polls, just 4 points behind front runner Donald Trump. Unlike his outspoken, and some would say offensive front runner, Carson has chosen a softer, quieter approach to winning the White House. Who is this man who has been surging in the polls, and who actually has a shot at becoming America’s second African American president? The married father of three is a former neurosurgeon, without border, and nations who is known for his ground that welcome the stranger,” breaking work of separating Juana Flores, a former nun from Mexico and co-director of a San Francisco-based organization of Latina women, said in a prepared statement. Birthright citizenship is expected to be a hot topic at Wednesday’s Republican Presidential Debate. Front runner Donald Trump, who has alienated Hispanics through his harsh rhetoric, (Continued on page 11) Dr. Ben Carson conjoined twins, is a notable contrast to Trump, which is probably why mainstream Republicans like him so much. They particularly like his ideas about race. He wants America to “get past” places unfathomable race by de-emphasizing it. 40 years ago. As far as his campaign From selling drugs strategy goes, at least for to selling music, to now, he is assuming the role selling merchandise, of Mr. Nice Guy. He is one to selling whatever of the few who has managed will sell, Hip Hop to escape Trump’s scathing entrepreneurship has tongue. always influenced That’s not to say he hasn’t and been influenced ruffled a few feathers. In by the most lucrative 2013, he came out against (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 11)

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Community

America’s Journey for Justice Arrives in Washington

Can We Calm America’s Road Rage?

President/Publisher/ Editor Willie Brown

Wellness expert explains why we all need to take a deep breath.

Assistant Editor Veronica Mackey

O Journey for Justice marchers rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, in Washington, DC. Photo credit: NAACP’s official Instagram

merica’s Journey for Justice, the 1,000-mile march from Selma, Alabama to Washington, DC, reached its final destination and arrived in the Nation’s Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 15. The march began in Selma on Aug. 1. Led by NAACP President Cornell William Brooks, marchers and supporters met on the Virginia side of the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Memorial Circle. America’s Journey for Justice began the final leg of its march across the Arlington Memorial Bridge into Washington, DC., and ended on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. A press conference was held at the Lincoln Memorial with NAACP President Brooks and the leaders of several organizations which have supported America’s Journey for Justice. They include Black Women’s Roundtable, Center for Re-

sponsible Lending, Central Conference of American Rabbis, NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc., the NAACP National Voter Fund, National Council of Jewish Women, National LGBTQ Task Force, SEIU, and the American Bar Association. An interfaith service and legislative teach-in was held at the Washington Hebrew Congregation. Rabbi Bruce Lustig, who serves this congregation, marched in several stages of America’s Journey for Justice starting in Selma, along with nearly 150 rabbis from around the country who carried the torah from Selma to Washington. On Wednesday, America’s Journey for Justice culminated with Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. A rally and press conference was held, followed by visits with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

ften it’s frightening. Sometimes it’s deadly. Road rage —where flaring tempers mix with two-ton machines—continues to be a problem on America’s highways, leading to accidents, assaults and occasionally even murder. It’s a perplexing problem in part because it can happen at anytime and anywhere that roads and vehicles are involved, yet specific statistics on its frequency are hard to come by. All that aside, though, there are solutions that can at least reduce the number of road-rage incidents. People who are easily angered by slower drivers, detours and other traffic disruptions can be taught to be more aware of their responses and modify them to reduce accident risks, according to research published this year by the Society for Risk Analysis. That let’s-calm-down approach is applauded by Scott Morofsky, author of the books “The Daily Breath: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time” and “Wellativity: In-Powering Wellness Through Communication” (www.Wellativity.com). “Sometimes there’s this tendency to throw on the brakes when someone is tailgating us, or use an obscene gesture at an aggressive driver,” says Morofsky, who developed the concept of Wellativity, which helps people address any behavior that inhibits wellness. “But when you encounter an (Continued on page 9)

Ex-Roscoe’s Employee Awarded $1.6 Million in Race Discrimination Suit

jury has awarded a former employee of Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘n Waffles more than $1 million in damages after he sued the popular restaurant chain alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Daniel Beasley, a black man, filed a racial discrimination and wrongful-termination suit against the soul food chain that’s popular with celebrities, including Snoop Dogg and Larry King. “It’s owned by an African American owner, but he gives full authority to the Hispanics to run it,” Beasley said.

According to Beasley’s lawsuit, managers at the restaurant on Pico Boulevard harassed him for being black and gave preferential treatment to Latino employees, including better schedules. The grandfather from Compton says he complained to human resources and the company’s owner, but nothing was done. He was later fired for what he says was retaliation. “It just caught me by surprise because here I am getting fired when I’m trying to fix the problem,” he said. Beasley says he became homeless

after losing his job. He and his attorney now hope the jury’s decision sends a clear message to all businesses. “Racism, racial harassment can occur really anywhere even in a black-owned business,” said Scott Cummings, Beasley’s attorney. “You can’t treat people like that and get away with it constantly,” Beasley said. Roscoe’s owns seven locations across Southern California and can appeal the decision. Source: CBS2

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Senator Isadore Hall and Leaders Call on California to ‘Dump Trump’

enator Isadore Hall, III (D – Inglewood) and community leaders from throughout the South Bay held a press conference on Tuesday at the historic Battleship Iowa in San Pedro to discuss SR 39. The bill, which Hall introduced, urges the State of California to divest from Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. On September 11, the California State Senate approved a measure by Senator Hall that publicly condemns Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump for his repeated racist remarks against immigrant families and calls upon the State of California to divest any business relationships with Donald Trump, the Trump Organization or any of his affiliated business entities. The resolution also encourages private businesses and individuals throughout California to end all business ties with Donald Trump, the Trump Organization or any of his affiliated business entities. Trump recently created a firestorm of outrage across the country when he stated that, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re bringing rapists.” California is home to the largest population of immigrants in the United States, whose contributions help to drive this state to be the most economically successful and prosperous in the nation. A recent study by the University of California, Los Angeles, found that legalizing the status of undocumented immigrants working and living in the United States would create approximately $1.5 trillion in additional gross do-

How Donald Trump Feels About Black Lives Matter: “I Think They’re Trouble”

R Isadore Hall, III mestic product growth over the next 10 years and increase wages for all workers. Companies throughout the nation have responded to Trump’s racist comments by ending their business relationship with him, including NBC Universal, ESPN and the Professional Golf Association. CalPERS, the nation’s largest public employee pension fund has identified real estate investments in New York State valued in the millions of dollars that would be impacted by California’s divest from the Trump Organization. SR 39 makes California the first state in the nation to publicly call for its government to divest from Trump and encourages the state’s businesses and 38 million residents to join California’s efforts to DUMP TRUMP. Senator Isadore Hall, III, represents California’s 35th Senate District that includes the communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, South Los Angeles, Torrance, Watts/Willowbrook and Wilmington.

eal-estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is not hiding his feelings about the Black Lives Matter movement. In fact, he is making it very clear that he is not a fan. He told Bill O’Reilly during a recent Fox News interview: “I think they’re trouble. I think they’re looking for trouble. “He added, “I looked at a couple of the people that were interviewed from the group. I saw them with hate coming down the street last week talking about cops and police, and what should be done to them. And that was not good. And I think it’s a disgrace that they’re getting away with it.”

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On their support from the Democratic party “I think it’s disgraceful the way they’re being catered to by the Democrats,” he said. “And it’s going to end up kicking them youknow-where. I don’t think it’s going to end up good. The fact is all lives matter. That includes black and it includes white and it includes everybody else.” (Continued on page 5)

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Recognition That Is Due By Veronica Mackey

he theme of Tuesday night’s meeting was recognizing the effort of those working to make Inglewood better. Mayor James Butts and the Inglewood Council recognized KJLH Radio (102.3 FM) for its long standing and positive influence in the community. The station, which is owned by Stevie Wonder, and

located down the street from City Hall, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and brought a huge cake to share with the public. Over the years, the station has spearheaded a number of community events and been a sounding board for issues affecting L.A.s African American community. Representatives from the station were

Mayor Butts and Councilmembers recognized KJLH Radio (102.3 FM) for its positive influence in the community.

The American Cancer Society thanked the City of Inglewood for participating in the annual Relay for Life fundraiser. in attendance, including radio per- and Councilman Alex Padilla’s sonality Andre Russell. Second District came in second. A representative from the AmeriFunds raised will cover 5-night can Cancer Society thanked the City hotel stays for 500 families of canof Inglewood for its participation cer patients; 5,000 wigs and makein the annual Relay for Life fund- up bags for women undergoing cheraising event for cancer research. motherapy for breast cancer; and Inglewood raised over $54,000 and over 10,000 gas cards for patients was among the top fundraisers in to travel to and from hospitals for the area. Councilman George Dot- cancer treatments. (Continued on page 6) son’s First District took first place

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Hispanic Heritage Month Offers Learning Moments

uring National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize and celebrate the important contributions and presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12. The terms Hispanic or Latino incorporates everyone of Spanish culture or origin, regardless of nationality. This includes, but is not limited to Spanish, Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, South or Central Americans, and Cubans. With Hispanics comprising more than half of Inglewood residents, their presence and contributions to our city can be seen and felt everywhere. Inglewood Today will be honoring Hispanic individuals who are making a difference in Inglewood and around the world in upcoming issues. The beautiful thing about living in a diverse community like Inglewood is the opportunity to learn about other cultures. So here is a little test from NBC on Hispanic history. See how much you know.

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3. There are approximately how many Hispanics in the U.S.? A. About 35 million B. About 80 million C. About 28 million D. About 54 million 4. This Latino is one of only two people to win a Super Bowl as a player, as an assistant coach, and as a head coach. A. Anthony Muñoz B. Tony González C. Tom Flores D. Ron Rivera Answers: 1.B, 2.B, 3.D, 4.C

The City of Inglewood will host its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival and Classic Car Show this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11am-4pm at Crozier Middle School. Whether you are a Spanish descendant or not, there will be many cultural activities at the festival for you to en2. This scrumptious version of joy. The festival will include Latin Mexican corn on the cob with music and dancers, cuisine, actividelicious sauce and spices now ties for the children and more. 1. Who was the first Hispanic Housing Secretary of the U.S.? A. Julián Castro B. Henry Cisneros C. José Serrano D. Herman Badillo

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How Donald Trump Feels About “Black Lives Matter” (Continued from page 3) On what Colin Powell said When O’Reilly played a clip of former Secretary of State Colin Powell defending Black Lives Matter, Trump responded: “He’s wrong. He’s totally wrong. It’s ‘All Lives Matter,’ and that should be the theme of this country, frankly, or one of the themes. So he’s obviously catering to somebody. I don’t know who he’s catering to.”

So what is the Black Lives Matter Movement, anyway? Organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement say their purpose is to call attention to “systemic mistreatment of African-Americans by police officers”. The movement was formed after a series of recent high-profile incidents over the past year in which unarmed AfricanAmerican men died during their encounters with law enforcement. It started in Ferguson, Missouri but also includes incidents in Baltimore, MD and other cities. Source: Nationwide

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Community Eye on the City (Continued from page 4)

Words to Live By By Anne Cheek La Rose

ecently, I received one of those dreaded chain letters. Yes, as usual, it was to be sent off to as many people as possible in a very short time so that the sender would have good luck. There was also the usual admonition not to break the chain. Well, I’m not suspicious so I didn’t send it on. I did, however, read the chain letter. I found not the usual and probably untrue story, but 21 points to follow to lead a good, ethical life and have good relationships. Since courtesy and civility are such rare items these days, I thought I’d share these words with you in the hope you would help me pass them on. One. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Two. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. Three. Don’t believe all you hear or spend all you have or sleep all you want. Four. When you say, ‘I love you,’ mean it.

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Eleven. Don’t judge people by their relatives. Twelve. Talk slowly but think quickly. Thirteen. When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, ‘Why do you want to know?’ Fourteen. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. Fifteen. Say ‘bless you’ when you hear someone sneeze. Sixteen. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Anne Cheek La Rose Seventeen. Remember the three Five. When you say, ‘I’m sorry,’ R’s: Respect for self; Respect for look the person in the eye. others; and Responsibility for all Six. Be engaged at least six your actions. months before you get married. Eighteen. Don’t let a little disSeven. Believe in love at first sight. pute injure a great friendship. Eight. Never laugh at anyone’s Nineteen. When you realize dreams. People who don’t have you’ve made a mistake, take immedreams don’t have much. diate steps to correct it. Nine. Love deeply and passionTwenty. Smile when picking up ately. You might get hurt but it’s the the phone, the caller will hear it in only way to live life completely. your voice. Ten. In disagreements, fight fairTwenty-one. Spend some time ly. No name calling. alone.

The council approved: • Authorization of the mayor to sign a certification on behalf of the City of Inglewood concerning prepaid mobile telephony services • Establishment of per diem and auto mileage allowance for Fiscal Year 2015-16 • Payment of an invoice for emergency repairs to the Emergency Operators Center climate control system • An agreement to provide fair housing counseling and housing discrimination services with the Housing Rights Center • Amendment to an agreement with Integra Realty Resources-Los Angeles to provide appraisal services • An agreement with the National Auto Fleet Group to purchase 6 patrol vehicles for the Inglewood Police Department • Purchase of parts to outfit 3 patrol vehicles from American Emergency Products A salary ordinance was introduced for Fiscal Year 2015-16. A public hearing was set for Sep(Continued on page 10)

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11 Restaurant Chains Get ‘F’ Grade on Antibiotics In Meat By Lexie Hammesfahr

riends of the Earth released a new report grading how America’s top restaurant chains use antibiotics in meat and poultry. It isn’t pretty. If you’re craving a burger, you might want to rethink which fastfood restaurant you go to. Environmental organization Friends of the Earth published a new report Tuesday grading the country’s top restaurant chains on how they use antibiotics in their meat and poultry supply chains. Out of 25 restaurants surveyed, only five scored passing grades. Of those five, only two received A’s: Chipotle and Panera Bread. Restaurants that got “F” ratings include Wendy’s, Domino’s Pizza, Starbucks, Subway and Burger King. Overusing antibiotics in our food supply chains can create antibioticresistant bacteria that can transfer to humans when we eat meat and poultry, according to Friends of the Earth. (Video via National Resources Defense Council). The organization says it’s also bad for the environment. How? It involves the almost 2 trillion pounds of animal waste produced annually in the U.S., according to The Food Animal Concerns Trust.

Up to 75 percent of an antibiotic can pass through an animal, so when that waste gets deposited, so do the antibiotics and the now-resistant bacteria. That bacteria then risks being transfered to humans through surface and ground waters as well as through manure used to farm vegetables and fruits. (Video via Natural Resources Defense Council) Plus, about 80 percent of all antibiotics used in the States are for livestock, so the chances of resistant bacteria transferring to humans is high. (Video via Natural Resources Defense Council). Some restaurants are promising to change how some antibiotics are used. McDonald’s is reducing the routine use of antibiotics in chicken, and its main chicken-supplier, Tyson, said it would stop administering human antibiotics to chicken. (Video via McDonald’s) Relying less on antibiotics in livestock could also help reduce the number of infections in humans. The CDC reports around 2 million Americans get antibiotic-resistant infections a year, and 23,000 of those people die. Source: Newsy.com

4 Tips to Help Couples Keep the Peace About Money

oney may not have the power to buy happiness, but it sure can stress us out. In fact, a survey by the American Psychological Association pinpointed money as the leading cause of stress for Americans, with 72 percent saying they had felt at least some stress about money in the previous month. What’s more, about one-third of adults with partners said money is a major cause of conflict in their relationship. Those survey results aren’t necessarily surprising, but there’s also no need to treat them as inevitable, says Cynthia Fick, author of the book “The Sisterhood of Money: The Art of Creating Wealth from Your Heart” (www.thesisterhoodofmoney.com). “A lot of couples don’t like to talk about money, but good communication can play a big role in reducing both the stress and the conflict,” she says. And it’s also important for couples to remember that, regardless of who makes the most money or who handles the monthly bill paying, it’s a partnership and both people need to be involved in financial decisions. “A lot of couples simply don’t make those decisions together,” Fick says. “They don’t talk things

out, they don’t try to understand their differing views about spending and saving, so that creates a situation where trouble between them can start brewing.” Fick finds that many women feel less confident about their money acumen than do men, and so will cede financial decisions to their partner. “Sometimes those negative beliefs come from traditional teachings that told women they were less capable of managing money,” Fick says. “That’s simply not true, so wives stuck in that thinking need to come to an understanding that money issues are not somehow beyond them.” She has these tips to help couples avoid cash-induced conflict: • Accept your differences. “Just because your spouse’s views about money are different from yours doesn’t make that person wrong and you right,” Fick says. “Sometimes different is just different.” It’s important to stay open to compromise and be willing to listen to the other point of view, she says. • Act as a team. You both have knowledge, experience and viewpoints to bring to the situation. Take advantage of that because (Continued on page 9)

Rise of The Hip Hop Biopic (Continued from page 1) financial opportunities, and from the looks of it, “the most influential genre of music” has a new hustle— the Hip Hop biopic. As “Straight Outta Compton” nears the end of its run in theaters, and closes near $200 million on a $28 million investment, history is gearing up to repeat itself as rappers begin to do business the way we’ve always done it, by playing that good ol’ fashion game of Monkey See, Monkey Do. When Hov got a deal with Reebok for the S. Carters in 03, yes I copped a pair of them fresh white, and even though Reebok was giving out deals to rappers cuz it lost out on Lebron and Melo to Nike and Brand Jordan, 50 followed suit with the G-Unit joints. Now don’t get me wrong, I think “Straight Outta Compton” was pretty dope despite Dre looking like the innocent starving artist and this determined musician who stood up to armed hooligans and probably one of the most notorious label executives to ever live. Cube was pretty clean as well, aside from the office “reorganizing” he did at Priority. But they screwed him over so that was more

justice than him being out of pocket. For the most part, I see this as rappers seeing the success of “Straight Outta Compton” and just like when E-40, Ludacris, Diddy, 50, and Hov got into the alcohol industry, I see a migration of artists into the film industry. Unfortunately, film is not an industry you can just invest money into, and just because your face and name are attached, the film will immediately see a return. Just look at DOPE, it was highly anticipated and promoted by the biggest names in the industry. I don’t know what their expectations were for the film, but I can imagine it didn’t live up to whatever they expected. It only brought in $17 million domestically. As a filmmaker, I don’t mind more folks jumping into the craft at all. I think we need more representation of Hip Hop culture in cinema. However, film is a master’s craft and it takes a lot of extremely talented individuals all working collectively, where rap is thought of as more of a one-man sport, two if you count the producer. We’ll see how it all pans out. Check out my new blog over at tommybunnz.com for more Hip Hop, Pop Culture, and social commentary!

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Community

Murdered Black Women Most Likely Killed by Someone They Know

n advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, a new study has been released about black women who are murdered. Nine out of 10 black women murdered by men are killed by someone they know, most often with a gun, according to the new Violence Policy Center (VPC) study When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 2013 Homicide Data. The study covers homicides involving one female murder victim and one male offender, and uses 2013 data (the most recent available) from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Supplementary Homicide Report. The study found that in 2013, 453 black females were murdered by males in single victim/single offender incidents, at a rate of 2.36 per 100,000. In comparison, the rate for white women murdered by males for that year was 0.95 per 100,000. Nationwide, across all races, 1,615 females were murdered by males in single victim/ single offender incidents in 2013, at a rate of 1.09 per 100,000. Firearms, especially handguns, were the most common weapons used by males to murder black females. When the murder weapon could be identified, 59 percent of black female victims were shot and killed with guns. Within that group, 77 percent were killed with a handgun. “This is a national crisis with a devastating impact on black women, and we call on elected officials at the state and national levels to take immediate action,” states VPC Legislative Director Kristen Rand. “When men murder women, the most common weapon used is a gun,” says Julia Wyman, executive director of States United to Prevent Gun Violence. “Closing gaps in state and federal gun laws will save women’s lives.” Additional findings from the report relating to black females murdered by males include: • Compared to a black male, a black female is far more likely to be killed by her spouse, an intimate acquaintance, or a family member than by a stranger. Where the relationship could be determined, 92 percent of black females killed by

males in single victim/single offender incidents knew their killers. Of the black victims who knew their offenders, 56 percent were wives, common-law wives, ex-wives, or girlfriends of the offenders. • The vast majority of homicides of black females murdered by males were not related to any other felony crime. Most often, black females were killed by males in the course of an argument. In cases where the circumstances could be identified, 84 percent were not related to the commission of any other felony. The study also ranks each state based on the homicide rate for women across all races murdered by men. The 10 states with the highest rate of females murdered by males in single victim/single offender incidents in 2013, from highest to lowest, are South Carolina, Alaska, New Mexico, Louisiana, Nevada, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine and Michigan. The study calculates the rate of women murdered by men by dividing the total number of females murdered by males in single victim/ single offender incidents by the total female population and multiplying the result by 100,000. The rate of black women murdered by men is calculated by dividing the total number of black females murdered by males by the total black female population and multiplying the result by 100,000. This is the standard and accepted method of comparing fatal levels of gun violence. To view the full report, visit http:// www.vpc.org/studies/wmmw2015. pdf. The Violence Policy Center (www. vpc.org) is a national educational organization working to stop gun death and injury. Follow the Violence Policy Center on Facebook and follow @VPCinfo on Twitter. States United to Prevent Gun Violence (www.ceasefireusa.org) is a national non-profit organization working to support state-based gun violence prevention groups and help build new state-led organizations. States United believes that all Americans deserve to live in a country free from the fear, threat, and devastation caused by gun violence.

4 Tips to Help Couples Keep the Peace About Money (Continued from page 8) when you work together you are stronger, Fick says. “Think of it this way,” she says. “When both spouses are big savers, they might

not have as much fun. When they are both big spenders, they might put their future in jeopardy because they won’t have enough savings.” • Don’t wait for a crisis to talk. Discussions about financial matters

Can We Calm America’s Road Rage (Continued from page 2) aggressive driver, you don’t want to engage them or do anything to further agitate them.” What are some of our behaviors that can aggravate other drivers? The No. 1 culprit is drivers who are texting, according to a 2015 Road Rage Report by Expedia.com, the travel site. Those texting drivers upset 26 percent of us. Other offenders, in descending order, are tailgaters, left-lane hogs, slow drivers and drivers multitasking. Of course, those examples represent situations that can raise your ire after you are behind the wheel. Often, the foundation for fury on the highway was laid before you got into the car. Maybe you had an argument with someone earlier. Maybe you are stressed because you are running late for an appointment. “Probably all of us at some time have been angry and someone wisely told us to take a deep breath,” Morofsky says. “That’s actually good advice because breathing and taking in oxygen plays an important role in every area of our health and well-being.” Morofsky offers these tips for heading off your own road rage or avoiding the rage of others: • Don’t turn that ignition. If you are feeling stressed and anxious before you even start your trip, then the time to calm down is now, not after you are on the highway. Get a grip before you start the car, Morofsky says. Take that deep breath you always heard would work. You might even try counting from one to 10, inhaling on one, exhaling on two, up to 10 and back to one again. “You want to be relaxed before you head out,” he says.

• Stop right there. If you are already driving, and you feel your anger is starting to impact your judgment, pull over for a few moments. “Breathe and ask yourself, is my problem important enough to risk lives?” he says. “Taking a few conscious breaths could prevent a catastrophe.” • Don’t react or retaliate. You can’t control those other drivers, but you can control how you react to them. If someone is tailgating you, flipped you off or is just infuriating you with bad driving habits, ignore them, Morofsky says. Engaging in some sort of road-rage argument will just further raise your blood pressure, and could prove dangerous in some circumstances. This is just one more opportunity to take that deep breath, he says. Scott Morofsky is the author of the books “The Daily Breath: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time” and “Wellativity: In-Powering Wellness Through Communication” (www.wellativity.com). Morofsky created the concept of Wellativity, which uses 12 principles to target crossover afflictions such as obesity, smoking, lethargy, procrastination and any behavior that inhibits wellness. He has national certification as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise and various other certifications in the health and fitness field. He is a New York State licensed massage therapist and a graduate of the Swedish Institute of Massage and Allied Health Sciences. For more than 30 years, Morofsky has maintained a private practice specializing in joint replacement rehabilitation and physical training for seniors, as well as fitness training and massage therapy, and has given lectures and taught seminars on these subjects.

Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html.

are best held when heads are cool and no major problem has erupted that would set stress levels spiking, Fick says. “You can set a regular

time to talk about your money situation so, hopefully, it will be a more relaxed atmosphere,” she says.

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015209500 The following Person is doing business as:

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Kaidens Cookies 9818 South 8th Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305

Expressions Group Home 8505 Crenshaw Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305

HAIR By Joy 5925 Wooster Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90056

A A G Trucking 711 W. Beach Ave., Apt #2 Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner: Ishmun Leroy Brown, ll, 9818 South 8th Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered Owner: Empowering Sounds Of Movement, Inc, 8505 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305

YDE Enterprises Evans Staffing Agency 2390 Crenshaw Blvd., #193 Torrance, CA 90501

Registered Owner: Joyce Brown, 5925 Wooster Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056

Registered Owner: Alfredo Alvarez Garcia, 711 W. Beach Ave., Apt #2, Inglewood, CA 90302

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 12, 2015.

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 21, 2015.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Ishmun Leroy Brown, ll, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 12, 2015

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Empowering Sounds Of Movement, Inc., Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 21, 2015

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Yolanda Evans, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 5, 2015

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

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Registered Owner: Yolanda Evans 2390 Crenshaw Blvd., #193 Torrance, CA 90501 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 5, 2015.

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Notice of Public Hearing

7th Avenue’s Annual Multi-Family Yard Sale

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood, California will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, One West Manchester Boulevard, 9th Floor, Inglewood, California to receive input on an Ordinance to amend the Inglewood Municipal Code to establish an expedited permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems as required by AB 2188.

Saturday & Sunday September 19th & 20th 8AM to 4 PM 7th Avenue B/T Manchester Blvd & 88th Street Inglewood

Copies of the Ordinance will be available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, the Inglewood Main Library, and the City of Inglewood web site at www. cityofinglewood.org.

Spinet piano, Casio keyboard, CDs, DVDs, men & women’s clothing, designer handbags, shoes, treadmill, patio furniture, plants. And much more. Something for everyone.

All interested persons/business owners may appear before said Council and be heard with reference to this matter. Written comments may be mailed on or before September 29, 2015, 7:00 p.m. to: Office of the City Clerk City of Inglewood One West Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor Inglewood, CA. 90301 This notice is given by the order of the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Inglewood on September 15, 2015. Yvonne Horton, City Clerk CITY OF INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA If you require special accommodations due to disability, please contact the office of City Clerk at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5533, One West Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California, 90301.All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing.

Eye on the City (Continued from page 6) tember 29, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The council will consider the adoption of an ordinance for the expedited permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems. A group of senior citizens, invited by Willie Agee, were recognized for showing up. Mayor Butts noted that having day time meetings on alternate Tuesdays allows more seniors to attend. On September 17, staff from the Social Justice Learning Institute will op-

erate a Farmers’ Market on Market Street in downtown Inglewood. Resident Leroy Fisher, whose son was the sole applicant to apply to operate a market in the past, expressed his disappointment of not being selected through a written statement. Due to laryngitis, Fisher gave his statement to Diane Sombrano to read. Butts noted that the city has not awarded anyone to operate a permanent Farmers’ Market. The Social Justice Learning Institute will temporarily sell fresh produce once a month from

Come shop till you drop Please No Early birds

September through December. However, The City is going to allow interested parties to bid and will reissue an RFP in hopes of getting more applicants. He also pointed out that Fisher’s comments will be placed in the council meeting minutes. During closing remarks, Councilman George Dotson reminded the public of his Document Shredding Day in District 1 on Sept. 26. Everyone is invited to have their old documents that contain sensitive information to be shredded for free. The event will be held from 9am to noon at the Police Community Center, 2901 Manchester Blvd. Please limit your documents to 3 boxes per household. Councilman Alex Padilla reminded folks of the Hispanic Heritage Festival and Classic Car Show on Sept. 19 from 11am-4pm at Crozier Middle School, 120 W. Regent Street. His District

2 Picnic will take place on Sept. 26 at North Park, 623 E. Hargrave Street, from noon to 4pm. To enter the chili cook-off at the picnic or enter your car into the car show at the festival, contact his office at (310) 412-8601. Councilman Ralph Franklin thanked all those involved in the recent Century Heights business meeting and various Inglewood block clubs. “There were a number of utility companies there at the meeting giving information out on what is going on in the area. Also, I went to the 64th Street Block Party and one in the 11000 block of Truro in District 3. They had face painting there and activities for the children, and I had trouble getting my granddaughter away.” City Treasurer Wanda Brown gave a brief report on city finances and praised the leadership for the progress Inglewood has made. (Continued on page 11)

This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 11, 2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Alfredo Alvarez Garcia, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 11, 2015

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015 231727 The following Person is doing business as: The Free Your Mind Chatline 642 E. Hyde Park Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90302 Registered Owner: James Brock 642 E. Hyde Park Blvd., Apt. #4, Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 8, 2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) James Brock, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 8, 2015 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Sept 17, 24, 2015; Oct 1, 8, 2015 IT00422301075 Inglewood Today

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Who Is Ben Carson? (Continued from page 1) President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA), calling Obamacare “the worse thing to happen to the U.S. since slavery.” He wants to repeal the health care reform legislation if elected—despite the fact that provisions of the law have been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court twice already. Most African American voters, though proud of his medical achievements, don’t plan to vote for Carson, and it’s not just because he’s a Republican. Rather, they see him as a bag of contradictions. BlackAmericaWeb.com outlined a few of them: “Carson has been perceived as a Black man without much interest in his own community. Although his mother collected welfare, for example, he does not believe others should receive similar benefits. Although his medical career was made possible in some respect by affirmative action and by federal funding, he doesn’t believe others should take advantage of those programs.” Although he heavily criticized #BlackLivesMatter, Carson met with members of the movement on Sept. 11 and said he was “very impressed.” He noted, “The thing that I came away from there thinking is respect. If we can only learn to respect each other. I was very amazed that several people said that

with Michael Brown, they recognized that he wasn’t an upstanding citizen, but they were upset that his body lay in the street. That was very problematic and showed tremendous disrespect.” Carson does not see the irony in his viewpoints but says that Blacks should embrace the Republican Party because of their history of achievement and contributions to society. Regarding the economy, Carson told BlackAmericaWeb, “There’s over 2 trillion dollars of American money overseas. The reason that it’s still over there is because we have the highest tax rates and corporate tax rates in the developed world. I’ve spent many an afternoon talking about what we’re going to do with all this money. I proposed a six-month hiatus on corporate taxes to allow it to be repatriated. Ten percent of it has to be used to create jobs for people who are unemployed or on welfare. That’s the kind of thing that wouldn’t cost the American people one penny and would be the biggest stimulus since FDR’s program. I don’t think anybody’s going to object to that. It makes perfectly good sense.” According to results released last week by Public Policy Polling, Carson would win in a tie with Hillary Clinton at 44 percent, and leads Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders 42/36 in a general election match up.

2016 Election Critical for Deciding Fate of Undocumented Immigrants (Continued from page 1) wants to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S whose parents are undocumented immigrants. Candidates who share Trump’s view include Ben Carson, Bobby Jindal, Lindsay Graham, Rick Santorum, and Rand Paul. Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina and George Pataki say they are opposed to ending birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the

14th Amendment. ThinkProgress.org noted that the Republican National Committee (RNC) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by ignoring immigration reform altogether: “To mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Republican National Committee (RNC) released a statement indicating that it would launch community events across the country for Republicans to ‘listen to the concerns of Latino voters.’ But the statement made no mention about immigration, a topic

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D at e s i n Sep t e m b e r September 19, 2015 Hispanic Heritage Festival and Classic Car Show Celebrate the cultural contributions and heritage of Hispanic and Latino Americans at Inglewood’s Hispanic Heritage Festival, Crozier Middle School, 120 W. Regent Street, from 11am4pm. Enjoy live entertainment, Mexican food, vendors, games, face-painting and more. To enter your car into the car show, contact Councilman Alex Padilla’s office at (310) 412-8601.

documents containing sensitive information that you no longer need. Attend this free shredding event, held from 9am to noon at the Police Community Center, 2901 Manchester Blvd. Limited to 3 boxes per household.

September 26, 2015 2nd District Picnic Bring your lawn chair, blanket and a dish or two and head on down to the 2nd District Picnic. Enjoy this day of games and fun in the sun and see who’ll get bragging rights for the best chili. September 26, 2015 The 3rd annual picnic will be held 1st District Document from noon to 4pm at North Park, Shredding Day 623 E. Hargrave Street. To regisIdentity theft is one of the ter for the chili cookoff, contact fastest growing crimes around. the office of Councilman Alex Don’t be a victim! Protect your- Padilla at (310) 412-8601. self and family by destroying any Eye on the City (Continued from page 10) “Inglewood has the most progress of any city in the United States. We’re talking about nearly 5 billion dollars invested in a city that’s less than 9 square miles. I’m so proud of this council and so proud of our staff. These last 6 years have been the best of my 29 years that I have served. I have sat under several mayors and 5 police chiefs, and I am particularly proud of this particular council.” The mayor thanked Brown for her “perspective.” “I just want to add to that I know you are sincere when you say

that,” Councilman Eloy Morales told Brown. “For such a small city, we have a lot going on, on the weekends for the residents. There are plenty of block clubs. One is the Truro Block Club with Cathy Douglas, the daughter of the late Roosevelt Douglas.” Mayor Butts acknowledged the passing of Inglewood Today’s Cynthia Manker: “She was a little bitty woman with so much spunk, so much spirit. She suffered a lot. But she was heroic. I never heard her complain one day. She was an example to people when it comes to perseverance.”

that some GOP presidential candidates have inelegantly used to alienate Latinos and immigrants.” The number of U.S. Latinos born in Latin America has actually decreased by about 5 percent in the last decade and a half, according to the Pew Research Center. How-

ever, Hispanic immigration hasn’t slowed the U.S. Latino population growth. In 2013, Latinos were the largest minority group in 2013, numbering more than 53 million out of 316.5 million U.S. residents, surpassing African-Americans.

IUSD Schools To Benefit From Soundproofing Grant

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IUSD State Trustee Dr. Don Brann accepted a $10 million check from LAWA on Sept. 9. Pictured from left to right: Board Members Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza and Dr. Carliss Richardson McGhee; Lisa Trifiletti, director of Environmental and Land Use Planning Division, Los Angeles World Airports; Dr. Brann; Georgianna Streeter, program manager, Sound Insulation Grant Program, Environmental and Land Use Planning Division, LAWA and IUSD Advisory Board Member Melody Ngaue-Tuuholoaki.

Several Inglewood Unified schools will benefit from thicker windows and doors, new acoustic ceiling tiles and other sound-insulation construction with funding provided from Los Angeles World Airports. The District is pleased to receive its first funding installment of $10 million to support its Classroom Noise Mitigation Program. State Trustee Dr. Don Brann proudly accepted LAWA’s check at the District’s Sept. 9 Advisory Board meeting. Under a plan approved by the FAA, six IUSD schools will be upgraded to address the impacts of airport noise. They are: Payne Elementary, Woodworth Elementary, the Child Development Center, Oak Street Elementary, Monroe Magnet Middle and Morningside High School. The improvements should achieve a targeted interior noise level of 45 decibels or less and are made possible with Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) funds.

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Visit www.iusd.net to find your school & download an application. For permits and other questions, call 310-680-5170